Suntory Oceania has appointed Bríd Drohan-Stewart as Chief Marketing Officer of Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania.

Ms Drohan-Stewart has more than 25 years’ experience leading teams across large-scale organisations, including Woolworths Group, McDonald’s and The Coca-Cola Company.

She is currently Marketing Director of Fresh/Fresh Food People at Woolworths, leaving the business after five years. During this time, she led the Countdown brand through challenging Covid-19 trading conditions, rebranding Countdown to Woolworths, and introducing Everyday Rewards in New Zealand.

Joining the Oceania Executive Leadership Team, Ms Drohan-Stewart will take direct leadership of Suntory Oceania’s non-alcohol portfolio in Australia and NZ, which includes V Energy, Suntory BOSS Coffee and Maximus.

“We are delighted to welcome Bríd to the Suntory Oceania team with her impressive background in building brands across the FMCG, QSR and retail sectors,” says Suntory Beverage and Food Oceania CEO Dai Minato.

“As we pioneer new beverage experiences, inspired by innovation and craftsmanship, Bríd will play a critical role in leading a new era for our portfolio in Australia and NZ.”

Ms Drohan-Stewart will join the team in April and will be based at Suntory Oceania’s Sydney office.

“I couldn’t be more excited to join Suntory with its 125-year-old heritage and commitment to craftsmanship, innovation and excellence,” she says.

“Working with Suntory Oceania’s iconic brands, which can be disruptive, dynamic, and provide more choice to customers, creates enormous potential to shape the future of the beverage industry across Australia and NZ.”